Cervical cord injury after massage.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318228c27c.
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Abstract
We present the case of a 47-yr-old gentleman with cervical cord injury after he received massage in the neck area. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine showed a herniation of the nucleus pulposus and compressive myelopathy. The patient required surgical intervention and rehabilitation. Despite 6 mos of rehabilitation, residual hand dysfunction and minor ambulation problems persisted. Although massage has many benefits, this case reminds us that there is potential danger in performing neck massage.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Massage
- Spinal Cord Compression